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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R13 173

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Sep 5 — Sep 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 August 2026.

Fri 18/922:00 -
1 stop23h 50m
Fri 25/922:20 -
1 stop35h 10m
Deal found 4/8R17 308
Mon 21/923:15 -
2 stops32h 18m
Thu 1/1022:20 -
2 stops36h 20m
Deal found 3/8R17 488
Mon 5/1023:15 -
2 stops30h 20m
Thu 31/1222:30 -
2 stops34h 40m
Deal found 4/8R17 553
Tue 1/918:50 -
2 stops30h 06m
Tue 8/96:15 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 4/8R18 387
Wed 16/922:00 -
2 stops32h 24m
Wed 23/918:28 -
2 stops39h 02m
Deal found 2/8R19 008
Mon 21/915:05 -
2 stops27h 44m
Thu 1/1018:50 -
2 stops38h 40m
Deal found 2/8R19 188
Mon 21/923:15 -
2 stops28h 58m
Thu 1/1013:40 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 3/8R20 054
Fri 11/1222:00 -
2 stops33h 08m
Fri 1/119:41 -
3 stops36h 54m
Deal found 1/8R20 822
Sun 20/920:55 -
2 stops33h 35m
Fri 25/914:20 -
2 stops33h 50m
Deal found 5/8R22 440

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 308

One-way from

R13 173

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R22 538
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/9-25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 46m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (R88 096 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R13 464 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

22:00-20:45

3 stops31h 45m

San Diego

Fri 25/9

8:45-18:30

2 stops24h 45m

R17 308

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

23:15-22:51

2 stops32h 36m

San Diego

Thu 31/12

21:40-19:10

1 stop35h 30m

R17 553
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

23:15-19:13

2 stops28h 58m

San Diego

Thu 1/10

13:40-21:20

1 stop22h 40m

R20 054

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

22:00-19:53

1 stop30h 53m

San Diego

Wed 23/9

22:25-18:30

1 stop35h 05m

R20 822

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/12

22:00-22:28

2 stops34h 28m

San Diego

Fri 1/1

8:00-18:35

2 stops24h 35m

R20 822

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

20:55-19:00

2 stops31h 05m

San Diego

Thu 1/10

11:11-4:00

2 stops31h 49m

R25 464

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

21:15-20:01

2 stops31h 46m

San Diego

Fri 25/9

16:45-9:25

1 stop31h 40m

R26 264
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

14:05-18:51

2 stops37h 46m

R13 173

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

19:25-17:50

1 stop31h 25m

R48 198

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SAN San Diego

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

18:55-14:42

3 stops52h 47m

R53 052

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R15 853). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R28 863). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to San Diego flights typically cost between R17 651 and R31 217 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R17 308 on United Airlines (Sept 18–Sept 25).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 6 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 074 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 147 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Johannesburg?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 4,2 km journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Johannesburg to San Diego in about 31h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 51m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16592 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R14 385. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R15 394 and R15 761, respectively. These flights start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R15 853). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of R28 863). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 385AverageR18 665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 394AverageR17 236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 761AverageR18 118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 832AverageR16 241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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